Peyton has comfort of Eli's NFL home

Older Manning could also win a Super Bowl at his brother's stadium

John McClai, Times Union

By John McClain

Published 10:30 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2014

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning talks about his brother Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, in New York. The Seattle Seahawks are scheduled to play the Denver Broncos in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game on Sunday, Feb. 2, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ORG XMIT: NYCR111

Peyton Manning's younger brother, Eli Manning, won a Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It's called the House that Peyton Built.

Now Peyton Manning is trying to win a Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium, where his younger brother plays.

"That's a pretty unique and ironic situation that Eli played in a Super Bowl in Indianapolis, and the Broncos have a chance to play in the one in (New Jersey)," Peyton Manning said. "I had a chance to see Eli last night. I got to visit with him and his family.

"He and I don't get to spend a lot of time together. He came to the game two weeks ago against the Patriots. That's one of four or five NFL games of mine that he's been to. It's always special to have a chance to be with him."

Feels like starting over

Last year, Baltimore receiver Jacoby Jones, who had been waived by the Texans, returned a kickoff for a touchdown that helped the Ravens win the Super Bowl.

Denver receiver Trindon Holliday, who returns kickoffs, would like to do the same. Like Jones, he was waived by the Texans.

"You always have a chip on your shoulder when you get released or cut from the team," Holliday said. "You shouldn't show it. You just have to prove to the guys that you're able to do it.

"I don't think it's a rebirth. I think it's just coming to another team, just starting all over again."

The Broncos have three offensive starters who played at Texas Tech. Receiver Wes Welker, center Manny Ramirez and guard Louis Vasquez played key roles in helping Peyton Manning set NFL records for touchdown passes and yards passing.

Seahawks steamroller

Danny Trevathan is the Broncos' best linebacker. He's going to spend a lot of time on Sunday trying to contain Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch.

"He refuses to go down," Trevathan said. "You don't find many running backs that don't try to avoid contact. He's one of those guys that keeps his feet moving. As a linebacker, I like the challenge. I'm not one to talk a lot, but I enjoy watching his running style. It's going to be an honor to play (against) him."